Hastings Fiery Car Crash, The Stuff of Hollywood Myths (VIDEO)

UPDATED: The death of the 33-year-old journalist was ruled an accident — though the report reveals a recent history of drug use.

The Los Angeles County coroner has closed its inquiry into the death of journalist Michael Hastings, ruling that the death of the 33-year-old journalist in a fiery car crash on Highland Avenue near Melrose Boulevard on June 19 was an accident.